International Consultant – Construction Monitoring Expert
Monitor construction progress and recommend improvements
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Overview
Monitor construction progress and recommend improvements
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in civil engineering, structural engineering, quantity surveying, construction management or a related field is required.
- A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least 7 years of experience in planning, monitoring and/or supervising construction projects; and/or construction management are required.
- Experience in similar assignments, e.g. consultancies in construction projects in the design, planning, monitoring and supervision stage in the South Asian region is required.
- Experience in procurement and infrastructure contract management is required.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Result of Service Conduct site visits to monitor the progress of construction works of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre and flag challenges and make recommendations to improve and/or expedite construction works. Support management staff remotely and/or in situ on the review of other construction-related documents (assessment, evaluation forms, quotations and/or bill of quantities, etc.), in line with market prices to initiate and/or continue procurement processes. Attend Monthly Coordination meeting and Technical Evaluation meetings with counterparts.
Conduct site visits to monitor the progress of construction works of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre and flag challenges and make recommendations to improve and/or expedite construction works. Support management staff remotely and/or in situ on the review of other construction-related documents (assessment, evaluation forms, quotations and/or bill of quantities, etc.), in line with market prices to initiate and/or continue procurement processes. Attend Monthly Coordination meeting and Technical Evaluation meetings with counterparts.
Work Location Homebased with travel to Sri Lanka
Expected duration 1 October 2023 - 31 January 2024
Duties and Responsibilities The expert is expected to have homebased and on-site deliverables in Sri Lanka to monitor and provide technical advise on UNODC GMCP’s projects related to construction in contribution to government institutions efforts to counter maritime crime and on prison reform.
Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of civil engineering, structural engineering, quantity surveying, construction management or a related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least 7 years of experience in planning, monitoring and/or supervising construction projects; and/or construction management are required Experience in similar assignments, e.g. consultancies in construction projects in the design, planning, monitoring and supervision stage, in the South Asian region is required; Experience in procurement and infrastructure contract management is required;
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you encountered a significant challenge during a construction project? | The interviewer is looking to assess your problem-solving skills and ability to handle adversity. | Provide a clear example, outlining the challenge and how you effectively addressed it. |
| How do you ensure that your construction projects stay on budget? | This question aims to understand your financial management skills in construction. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to communicate effectively with contractors and stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a project where you had to review construction documentation. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to recommend changes to construction plans? What process did you follow? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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